FROM THE CEO’S DESK
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Dear Friends of The Village Network:
Each May, we have the opportunity to celebrate both National Mental Health Month and Na- tional Foster Care Month. From the outside, it may seem as though they are two distinct recog- nitions of two very different groups. But if you look a little closer, you’ll see that the two are intrinsically connected, and tied together with one significant value: HOPE. Hope for healing. Hope for family reunification. Hope for the youth entrusted in your care. Hope that one day, brighter futures will be realized.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM:
Richard Graziano, President & CEO Martha Welker, Chief Financial Officer Dave Paxton, Chief Clinical Officer Linda den Heijer, Chief Administrative Office r Mark Ingles, Chief Program Officer Tammy Leaver, Chief Human Resources Officer Mary Schantz, Vice President of Information Systems Sherry Whitman, Executive Administrative Assistant to the President CEO Lisa Scott, C-Level Executive Administrative Assistant
Richard Graziano is the President & CEO of The Village Network
In this issue of The Voice , we look forward to sharing hope with you through the following:
• A special preview of our upcoming 40th Charity Golf Classic • A friendship rekindled as a result of the amazing work of the Zach Souers Giving Hope Fund • The Face of Foster Care in Columbus: Mr. Travis Porter If you have the gift of giving hope and feel that you were called to make a difference, we’re looking for people just like you. Please consider taking a look at our Treatment Foster Care program and current career opportuni- ties by visiting us online at https://thevillagenetwork.org and checking out the careers page or the Treatment Foster Care tab. We have incredible benefits and training for both. And if that’s not your calling, I hope that you will please consider giving HOPE to a youth today by texting ZACH to 76278 and making a donation that’s meaningful to you. Thank you for your continued partnership.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Matthew Long, Board Chair Suzanne Miklos, PhD, Board Vice Chair Scott Allen, Immediate Past Board Chair Dallas Robinson, Board Treasurer Scott Rotolo, Board Secretary Jim Jakubowski, Eagles Representative John Kinkopf, Trustee Glenda Lehman-Ervin, Trustee
In Brighter Futures,
Robyn Lightcap, Trustee Lynn Moomaw, Trustee Shawn Phelps, Trustee James Wilkins, Trustee Lenny Zuchegno, Trustee Dave Bush, Board Emeritus Don Foster, Board Emeritus Nadine Foster, Board Emeritus Peggy Schmitz, Board Emeritus Steve Shapiro, Board Emeritus
Richard Graziano President & CEO
More Than 75 Years of Experience Serving At-Risk Youth & Families Since 1946, The Village Network has been a leader in caring for at-risk youth and their families in Ohio and West Virginia. Our premiere treatment plans paired with compassionate care create opportunities for our clients to experience healing from their individual traumas and improve their behavioral, physical and emotional health. Our services are designed to transition individuals to permanent, stable environments and include Community Services, Residential Treatment and Treatment Foster Care. All our services contribute to our mission to empower all individuals to build brighter futures. The Village Network is nationally recognized as a quality care provider, licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Certified by the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services, accredited by the Council of Accreditation and is a flagship partner with Neurosequential Network (childtrauma.org).
PUBLISHED BY:
Matthew Scruggs LeeAnn Hastings Brianna Cox
Some images used with permission. Stock photography provided by billionphotos.com. © 2023 The Village Network
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THE VILLAGE NETWORK . SPRING / SUMMER 2023
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